• Associated Press

Apr 14, 2025, 05:27 PM ET

TORONTO —

Scherzer left his debut start with the Blue Jays against Baltimore on March 29 after three innings because of soreness in his right lat muscle. He said after the game that his thumb issue was to blame for that soreness.

Toronto put Scherzer on the 15-day injured list on March 30 because of right thumb inflammation. Earlier in March, Scherzer had a spring training start pushed back because of thumb pain.

“The longer he is out, the longer it will take to get him back,” Schneider said. “But I think first and foremost, just want to get it right.

Scherzer signed a $15.5 million, one-year contract with the Blue Jays in February. He went 2-4 with a 3.95 ERA in nine starts for Texas last season, starting the year on the injured list while recovering from lower back surgery. He also had a stint on the IL with shoulder fatigue and didn’t pitch after Sept. 14 because of a left hamstring strain.